Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Product Review: Beyond Meat Beef-Free Crumbles


Beyond Meat has been in the news a lot lately, does it live up to the hype? The short answer is yeah, pretty much. 

It could replace beef some recipes but not all. It comes in tiny crumbles that do not stick together. It's kind of like buying precooked ground beef, as opposed to a pound of fresh ground beef. You couldn't use it to make meatballs or burger patties. It's better for recipes like tacos or goulash.


One thing that worried me is the package says not to overcook it. I don't know what happens if you do, but it might not be good in recipes that use the oven or crockpot. 

Review: Beyond Meat Beef-Free Crumbles

First impressions: "It really looks like beef."
Taste: It tastes like beef, but isn't quite as satisfying. More like beef broth than a hamburger.
Texture: Small, dry crumbles.
Does it look like the picture on the package? Yes.
Can you tell it's vegan? Yeah, something about it just seems different. 
Worth buying again? I probably won't. If you are strictly vegan, this is probably the closest thing to beef you will find right now. 
Overall: 3.5/5